Purcell, Bruce – After a long battle with cancer, Bruce passed away peacefully at his home in Clifford on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Sandra Purcell of Clifford, and loving father of Laura and Chris Gowing, Elaine and Martin Holborn, Vikki and Dwayne McKee and to those who knew him. Loving papa to Marcus and Anthony Gowing, Bailey, Bryanna, Braydon, and Brooklyn Holborn, and Blaine McKee. Loving son of Harry and Diane Purcell and brother to Bill and Kelly Purcell, Carol Carman, and Paul and Carol Ann Purcell. Missed by his loyal companions Maggie and Scottie. Bruce was predeceased by his mother Leona Purcell. Friends called at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where a memorial service was held on Thursday, October 4th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Doug Bott officiating. Interment in Clifford Cemetery. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.hardyleefuneralhome.com.
